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Understanding Why
In this section of our online library, you will find medically reviewed articles about possible causes and conditions related to recurrent pregnancy loss.
Fertility and Ovulation Tracking Part II: Best Fertility Monitors, Devices, Wearables, Apps, and Tests
Trying to become pregnant again after a miscarriage can be difficult. However, there is hope (and a better chance for success) if you’re able to track your “fertile window.” This article, part 2, covers technologies that help you make sense of basal body temp and fertility tracking.
Ovulation Tracking and Basal Body Temperature
Hi, my name is Allison Schaaf. My own fertility journey, including five miscarriages, inspired me to create this website to help you navigate your fertility path. Here are my main takeaways I would share with you as a friend: Tracking specific metrics such as basal body...
Pregnancy-safe skincare and cosmetics
When it comes to pregnancy and prenatal care, what you put on your skin matters—the skincare industry is largely unregulated, so many of its products contain hormone and fertility disruptors. In this article, we’ll cover how chemicals in skincare and cosmetics can affect your pregnancy and miscarriage risk, and what you can do about it.
Can low progesterone and luteal phase defect cause miscarriage?
Luteal phase defect has been associated with recurrent miscarriage. What is luteal phase defect, what causes it, and how it relates to miscarriage. This article is part 2 of everything you need to know about progesterone, luteal phase defect, and recurrent miscarriage.
All About Progesterone: Miscarriage Prevention, Dosage, Side Effects, and More
Progesterone is one of most discussed topic in our community, yet the science has been mixed. It may help with some cases of recurrent miscarriage but not others. Also, many lifestyle factors may reduce progesterone. This article covers everything you need to know about progesterone in fertility, pregnancy, and miscarriage.
Autoimmunity and miscarriage
Autoimmunity may contribute to many of the ~50% recurrent miscarriage cases where the cause is unknown. There could also be other types of immune abnormalities that may lead to a miscarriage. Read this article to learn about autoimmune conditions that may contribute to miscarriage, along with their management and treatment options.
Natural killer cells and miscarriage
Uterine natural killer cells help prepare the uterus for implantation and placenta development, but could too much of it cause miscarriage? Natural killer cell testing and treatment are controversial. Read this article to see the latest evidence.
Blood Clotting Disorders and Miscarriage
Blood clot disorders may cause recurrent miscarriage but not always diagnosed or treated, especially the less common ones like sticky platelet syndrome, and protein S and C deficiencies. Learn about these conditions, diagnoses, and treatments.
Types of miscarriage and pregnancy complications
You may be seeking an explanation of what happened as you go through a miscarriage. This article explains different terminologies and types of miscarriage so you know what to expect, what treatment options are available, and when to try again.